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F23 DFR

1989 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,090 mi
Last recorded34,090 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 DFR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2011 34,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,491 miles

Slight wear in lower column UJ

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,785 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight wear N\S rack & pinion

Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,029 miles

Slight wear rack & pinion

Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,779 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear N\S rack & pinion

Pass 25 Aug 2005 31,178 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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F23 DFR is a 1989 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 110,265 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F23 DFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 37 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F23 DFR registered?

F23 DFR is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F23 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F23 DFR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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